Enjoy Saint-Hyacinthe

A jewel of regional architecture, the 1555 Public Market, located in the heart of downtown Saint-Hyacinthe and established in 1830, opens its doors every day! It is the oldest market in Quebec and the only one to have retained its agri-food vocation! A true gourmet destination, this market invites you to meet merchants and seasonal producers who set up booths under the marquise. There is also the Expression contemporary art exhibition centre on the second floor of the market. A visit there is the promise of an experience full of flavours and culture, imbued with the history of the place.

The Jardin Daniel A. Séguin is a magnificent floral park with an educational, cultural and tourist vocation covering an area of 4.5 hectares. It has 21 themed gardens, which show a great diversity and maturity of plants. It also serves as a learning garden for the Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec in Saint-Hyacinthe and is known for having the largest collection of annuals in Quebec.

From July 25 to August 3, discover the splendour of the agricultural world! The Expo will entertain you for 10 days with a program that will delight both kids and adults. This county fair will present a multitude of agricultural activities as well as fun things to do for families and several shows to attend. On top of everything, there will also be more than 1,000 animals, rides, agricultural-themed activities and games, animal competitions, a rodeo, a demolition derby, horse driving competition, tractor pulling, equine demonstrations and many new features!

The greater Saint-Hyacinthe region is renowned for its gourmet offerings! The richness of its lands and the variety of products grown there make it a unique place. Choose from picking your own fruits and vegetables in the fields, visiting kiosks, gourmet boutiques, farms and markets, or attending themed events. The region brings together more than forty producers and processors who open their doors to the public all year round. Discover and visit these businesses by selecting “at the producer” as the activity type on the website.

Explore the streets of the downtown area to discover specialty shops and take part in the many events, listen to outdoor music shows or see an art exhibition in a gallery. Start off at the 1555 Public Market, a century-old market, to admire the architecture or meet the region’s specialized merchants and market gardeners and find local products to stock up on! Take a break at any time or at the happy hour and stop for a meal or drink in one of the restaurants or bistros or terraces of Saint-Hyacinthe. Discover or rediscover this urban neighbourhood that is the envy of many cities in Quebec!